Dell E30S002 Manual

Figure 34. Installing the optical or tape drive blankNext steps1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.2 If applicable, replace the front bezel.Removing the optical drive cage or tape drivePrerequisitesNOTE: The procedure to remove the optical drive cage is identical to removing a tape drive.1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.3 If installed, remove the front bezel.Steps1 Disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the drive.NOTE: Observe the routing of the power and data cable inside the chassis as you remove them from the system boardand the drive. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched orcrimped.2 To remove the drive, push the release latch to release the drive.3 Slide the drive out of the drive bay.4 If you are not immediately replacing the tape drive, install the blank.NOTE: Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive or tape drive slots to maintain FCC certification of the system.The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. Performthe same steps to install blanks.82 Installation and Service ManualInstalling and removing system components